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By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima gave his State of the City Address Wednesday afternoon at City Hall. As KRWG's Callie French reports, Miyagishima says he is focusing on four major challenges this year.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces – Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton kicked off her Texas campaign sweep Tuesday in the border city of El Paso. KRWG's Evan Woodward had a chance to interview the New York Senator who still feels confident about her chances in the Lonestar State, despite losing three contests to rival Barak Obama in the 'Potomac Primary'.

By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – Governor Bill Richardson says he may call a special session if his Health Solutions Act doesn't pass as he wants it. The bill has made it most of the way through the legislature with some changes, and governor says he's compromised as much as he's willing to compromise at this point. KUNM's Jim Williams has this report.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters recently launched a commercial campaign attacking United States Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters and demanding her removal. As KRWG's Sarina Turnbull reports, the Labor Union says Peters broke the law by allowing Mexican Trucks to travel on US Highways.

By Jessica Borchert

Las Cruces, NM – Friday the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or T-C-E-Q will consider a request from the city of El Paso to delay their decision about the reopening of the ASARCO copper smelter. As KRWG s Jessica Borchert reports, ASARCO is seeking the approval of an air quality permit to re-open their El Paso plant.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – Over one thousand school districts nationwide have implemented random student drug testing programs as a means of school based drug prevention, deterrence and treatment. As KRWG's Callie French reports, a White House representative will host a meeting this week in Albuquerque to talk with educators about the importance of drug testing.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, New Mexico – This Sunday a record setting number of viewers tuned in to watch Super Bowl forty-two and witnessed the surprise victory of the New York Giants over the New England Patriots. While many people were betting on one of the two football teams many advertisers gambled millions of dollars on Super bowl ads. As KRWG's Sarina Turnbull reports, Super Bowl Commercials are an opportunity for advertisers to win big among viewers or to go down without a score.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Super Tuesday is tomorrow and nearly half of the states in the country will be holding caucuses or primary elections. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, New Mexico Democrats will have a chance to cast their ballots and decide which candidate will receive the state's 26 Pledged Delegates.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Senate recently passed a bill which would remove a four-hundred dollar licensing fee for new doctors coming to the state .As KRWG's Callie French reports the goal of the bill is to increase the number of doctors in the state.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – A Domestic Violence Reform Bill, which calls for harsher punishments against repeat offenders, passed a Key Senate Committee yesterday. As KRWG's Sarina Turnbull reports, the bill now heads to the Senate Floor for further consideration.

By Jessica Borchert

Las Cruces, NM – Holloman Airforce Base beat itself in setting a new world land speed record. Thursday night a rocket sled traveled over 6,000 miles per hour down the high speed test track.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexicans will begin to receive their W-2 Forms in the mail within the next couple of days signifying the beginning of tax season. As KRWG's Callie French reports, the deadline for employers to mail the forms is here.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A number of Las Crucens piled into a small campaign office Tuesday afternoon to rally in support of Senator Barak Obama. The Obama for President Campaign was holding a grand opening celebration for their new Las Cruces office. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Illinois Senator has recently picked up a number of endorsements from Southern New Mexico politicians, including Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima who was on hand at the event.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, New Mexico – Before a joint session of Congress Monday, President George Bush gave his last State of the Union address. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, the New Mexico delegation has mixed reviews.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Monday, Senator Mary Jane Garcia's Human Trafficking bill unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee where the proposed legislation stalled last year. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Garcia says the misinterpretations of the bill have been clarified so, she expects the proposal will make it to the Governor's desk.